the engine compartment without remov-
ing the headlight assembly.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
A
2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the rear end of the bulb.
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CAUTION
B
3. Pull off the rubber cap
.
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∙ High-pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the bulb. The bulb may break if
the glass envelope is scratched or the
bulb is dropped.
C
4. Push and turn the retaining pin
loosen it.
to
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5. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not
shake or rotate the bulb when remov-
ing it.
∙ Aiming should not be necessary after
replacing the H4 bulb. When aiming
adjustment is necessary, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens
of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car
wash. A temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens
causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If
large drops of water collect inside the lens,
it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for servicing.
∙ Do not leave the headlight assembly
open without a bulb installed for a
long period of time. Dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. entering the headlight
body may affect bulb performance.
Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly just before a replacement
bulb is installed.
∙ Only touch the base when handling
the bulb. Never touch the glass enve-
lope. Touching the glass could signifi-
cantly affect bulb life and/or head-
light performance.
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Replacing the halogen headlight
bulb
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type
which uses a replaceable headlight (halo-
gen) bulb. They can be replaced from inside
∙ Use the same number and wattage as
shown in the chart.
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